The Moss Family Foundation F/K/A the Buster Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 51-0494444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$606K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Hospital Gift Agreement (#2 of 3) | New York, NY | Charitable | $155,000 |
| The University of Chicago (#2 of 5 Moss Family Odyssee Scholarship Fund) | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Challenge Aspen Wire | Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $50,100 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery (Grant #2 of 3) | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation - #1 of 2 in Support of | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation - Fixl Donation | Philadelphia, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Georgetown Pledge - Wire | Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Aspen Art Museum - National Council Dues Donation | Aspen, CO | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Summer Series Sponsorship 2025 | Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation (The Giving Network) | Basalt, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Aspen Art Museum - Artcrush Gala 81 | Aspen, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College Paul F Miskovitz Md Class of 75 Stethoscope F | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine #3 of 3 | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College (Academic Affairs Fund (White Coats) | New York, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center- National Council Membership Gift | Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Columbia University - Virtual Balloon Bouquet Donation | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation (Quality of Life) | Basalt, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Aspen Film | Aspen, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Challenge Aspen - Contribution for Anniversary Party for 20 Yr Employee | Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,600 | 29 |
| 2023 | $519,425 | 28 |
| 2022 | $183,400 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622229349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0494444
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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